Get ready for a full Illinois vs Wisconsin deep dive as Sunny Verma (Locked On Illini) joins Ryan Harings (Locked On Badgers) for a special crossover episode. We break down the true temperature of both programs heading into Saturday — and why Illinois enters this matchup as the more complete football team.

Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party? The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michigan Wolverines' controversial playoff path despite their struggles, and Penn State Nittany Lions' momentum under interim coach Terry Smith against Nebraska Cornhuskers. Wisconsin Badgers' offensive woes take center stage as they host Bret Bielema's Illinois Fighting Illini, while transfer portal drama swirls around Dylan Raiola and coaching hot seats. Key matchups include Bryce Underwood's Michigan squad at Maryland Terrapins, plus upset predictions across the conference. Tune in for expert predictions, betting insights, and insider analysis on the biggest weekend in Big Ten football as conference championship implications hang in the balance.

Illinois falls to Alabama 90–86 in a heavyweight battle at the United Center — and even though it’s a loss, this game revealed a lot about who Illinois really is. Sunny breaks down what went wrong, what went right, and why this game says far more about Illinois’ ceiling than its flaws.

The Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in what might be the most explosive, analytics-driven matchup of the entire non-conference season. Nate Oats brings one of the fastest, highest-volume 3-point offenses in college basketball — but Illinois brings size, physicality, toughness, and one of the deepest rotations Brad Underwood has ever coached.

Illinois Basketball is off to a strong start, but how good can this team really be? In today’s episode, Sunny breaks down what he loves so far from Brad Underwood’s squad — including the development of the young core, improved shot creation, and the team’s defensive ceiling — while also addressing the areas that still need to improve if Illinois wants to contend in March.

The Illini got the win over Colgate, but it was far from perfect — and today Sunny breaks down every rotation player’s grade, what it means, and why Friday night may be the most important learning rep of the early season.

The Illinois Fighting Illini are now 7–3 after a 24–6 win over Maryland, and this one was powered by DEFENSE. Sunny breaks down how Aaron Henry’s unit dictated the game, held Maryland to 6 points, allowed only 55 rushing yards, and came up with multiple 4th-down stops and 9 pass breakups.

On today’s episode, Sunny Verma delivers a dual Locked On Illini preview — breaking down Friday night’s basketball matchup vs. Colgate and Saturday’s football showdown vs. Maryland.

Illinois Fighting Illini remain undefeated as freshman David Mirkovic delivers a historic 27-point, 21-rebound performance against Colgate. Is Illini basketball witnessing the rise of its next superstar? The State Farm Center buzzes with questions about Mirkovic’s ceiling, Keaton Wagler’s emergence, and what this dominant frontcourt means for the Big Ten race.

Big Ten playoff hopes hang in the balance as conference chaos continues. How many teams will crash the College Football Playoff party? Ten Big Ten podcast hosts break down the latest rankings and deliver predictions for Week 12's crucial matchups. The discussion covers Iowa's historic struggles on the West Coast ahead of their USC showdown, Michigan State's defensive collapse against Penn State, and Wisconsin's upset victory over Washington that featured their punter as the leading passer. Ohio State's dominance stands in stark contrast to Indiana's nail-biting wins, while Michigan prepares for a sloppy Wrigley Field battle against Northwestern. Key analysis includes Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski's first three-loss season ever, Michigan State backup Alessio Milivojevic's 300-yard passing debut, and why the Oregon-USC game could be a playoff elimination matchup. The hosts debate SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's bold playoff predictions and whether two-loss Big Ten teams deserve postseason spots. Tune in for expert predictions, friendly trash talk, and insider perspectives on which Big Ten teams will survive the playoff race.

Host Sunny Verma breaks down the Illinois vs Texas Tech victory, starting with an in-depth look at Kylan Boswell’s leadership and Andrej Stojaković’s breakout performance, then dives into full player grades from a statement top-15 win.

I joined the Locked On College Basketball crew for a special segment to break down one of the most important wins of the early season: Illinois’ hard-fought 81-77 victory over #11 Texas Tech.

Statement Win in Champaign! 🧡💙 Illinois (No. 14) defeats No. 11 Texas Tech 81–77 in a gritty, emotional, top-15 showdown at State Farm Center — and this one said everything about Brad Underwood’s team.

Illinois Basketball’s freshmen are stealing the spotlight — and Kylan Boswell just made a bold statement. After Illinois’ dominant 113–70 win over Florida Gulf Coast, Boswell said Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic are the best freshmen he’s seen in a long time — and he wasn’t joking.

The warm-up games are over — it’s time for a real test. 💥 Illinois basketball faces its toughest challenge yet on Tuesday night as Brad Underwood’s Illini host #11 Texas Tech in a heavyweight early-season matchup.

It’s game day again for Illinois Basketball, but the Illini are heading into Friday’s matchup vs Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) short-handed and under the microscope.

Illinois Basketball stays undefeated — and looks unstoppable. 🏀 Host Sunny Verma breaks down Illinois’ 113–70 win over Florida Gulf Coast, where the Illini once again looked like a team with Final Four-level balance, chemistry, and confidence.

The Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks are all representing the Big Ten well in the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. What do the rankings say about the state of the conference? Then, a Week 11 preview covering the biggest games set to take place this weekend.

We’re only one game in… but it’s already clear: Illinois Basketball is loaded. Sunny Verma hands out his Player Grades from the 113–55 win over Jackson State — breaking down who shined, who surprised, and what it all means for Brad Underwood’s rotation going forward.

We’re only one game in… but Brad Underwood might be right. This might really be his best Illinois team yet. Sunny Verma breaks down why this year’s Illini squad could finally have both the depth and balance to reach the Final Four, combining a veteran core with elite freshman upside.